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Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship race notes at Homestead-Miami Speedway

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship race notes at Homestead-Miami Speedway

November 16, 2017
By The Numbers: Homestead-Miami Speedway - Number of times the winner of the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway has won the title during the Playoff Era; including the last three seasons in the elimination-style format of the Playoffs (Tony Stewart, 2011; Kevin

Sunday Phoenix Notebook:

Sunday Phoenix Notebook:

November 12, 2017
Payback from Martinsville knocks Denny Hamlin out of title race; Jimmie Johnson's title hopes explode with blown tire at Phoenix; Matt Kenseth's win sends Brad Keselowski into Championship 4.[More]

Friday Phoenix Notebook:

Friday Phoenix Notebook:

November 10, 2017
Jimmie Johnson needs another miracle in final Round of 8 race; There are certain moments Dale Earnhardt Jr. would rather forget; Wide-open XFINITY Playoff Round of 8 makes for more strategic choices.[More]

Friday Texas Notebook:

Friday Texas Notebook:

November 3, 2017
Close call at Martinsville still galls Chase Elliott; Fuel system issues curtail Jimmie Johnson's practice; Texas Motor Speedway honors Dale Earnhardt Jr.; Richard Petty Motorsports announces new partner.[More]

What to Watch For: Texas:

What to Watch For: Texas:

November 2, 2017
Truex Owns 1.5-Mile Tracks; Kyle Busch Picks Up 3rd Playoff Win; Is Jimmie Johnson in Trouble?; Elliott After Martinsville Drama; Variety of Winners in XFINITY Series; Who's Hot and Who's Not.[More]

Sunday Martinsville Notebook

Sunday Martinsville Notebook

October 30, 2017
The drama between Denny Hamlin and Chase Elliott garnered most of the attention after Sunday's First Data 500 at Martinsville Speedway, and justifiably so. When Hamlin dumped Elliott in Turn 3 with three laps left in regulation, the entire complexion of the race -

Johnson to start in rear at Martinsville

Johnson to start in rear at Martinsville

October 29, 2017
Jimmie Johnson goes for his 10th Martinsville victory today but will start at the rear because he spun in qualifying and will need to change tires as well as change the gear and axle. Richard Petty owns the record for most Martinsville wins with 15, followed by Darrell

Comcast Community Champion of the Year Award finalists announced

Comcast Community Champion of the Year Award finalists announced

October 27, 2017
Comcast announced the finalists for the 2017 Comcast Community Champion of the Year Award, which was created to recognize the charitable efforts of individuals associated with the NASCAR industry. Comcast's Xfinity brand has been the Official Entertainment Provider

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series News and Notes

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series News and Notes

October 26, 2017
The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs kicks off its Round of 8 at Martinsville. Martin Truex Jr. heads the Playoffs leaderboard (52 points ahead of Jimmie Johnson on the cutoff line). Here's a look at the Round of 8 drivers heading into Martinsville. Hendrick

Sunday Kansas Notebook:

Sunday Kansas Notebook:

October 22, 2017
Engine failure at Kansas stuns Kyle Larson, ending his Playoff run; Jimmie Johnson survives close calls to advance in Playoff; Matt Kenseth parked-and bounced from Playoff-after rule violation.[More]

MENCS at Kansas

MENCS at Kansas

October 22, 2017
- Martin Truex Jr.: 14th career win (7th this season and 11th over last 2 seasons) - Truex Jr.: 6th win on a 1.5-mile track this season (no other driver has more than 1) - Truex Jr.: surpassed 2,000 laps led on season in race; joins Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick

Friday Kansas Notebook:

Friday Kansas Notebook:

October 20, 2017
Lackluster qualifying has put Jimmie Johnson on the Playoff bubble; Kyle Busch facing first do-or-die test at Kansas Speedway; William Byron is prepping for Cup career in simulator.[More]

Sunday Charlotte Notebook:

Sunday Charlotte Notebook:

October 8, 2017
Kyle Larson runs 10th at Charlotte, but could have been much better; Despite leading the most laps, Kevin Harvick finishes third; Pit road miscue costs Jimmie Johnson valuable points.[More]

Hendrick Motorsports unveils 2018 paint schemes:

Hendrick Motorsports unveils 2018 paint schemes:

October 5, 2017
Thursday evening, Hendrick Motorsports ushered in a new era with the reveal of its four primary Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 paint schemes for the 2018 Daytona 500. The thrilling event, held in uptown Charlotte, not only featured all four of the organization's 2018 drivers

Hendrick Motorsports 2018 car reveal Thursday at NHOF

Hendrick Motorsports 2018 car reveal Thursday at NHOF

October 3, 2017
On Oct. 5 in Charlotte, North Carolina, 12-time NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports will reveal the 2018 Daytona 500 primary paint schemes for all four of its Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 teams. It will mark the first time Hendrick Motorsports has unveiled all